5 ITALIAN INSPIRED VEGAN RECIPES

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: grated Parmesan

Ground almonds provide a nutty flavor, while grated Parmesan is more affordable.

plant-based cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Coconut milk is lighter, and silken tofu is often less expensive.

smoked tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: regular tofu

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while regular tofu is budget-friendly.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is a healthier option, while table salt is widely available.

Thinly slice 250 grams of mushrooms.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.

Add a few drops of liquid smoke or smoked salt to the mixture.

Spread the mushrooms on a baking tray, ensuring they are not clumped together.

Roast the mushrooms in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes.

In a blender, combine cashews, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, and silken tofu to make a creamy sauce.

Once the mushrooms are roasted, pour the creamy sauce over the cooked pasta.

Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Stir in peas and mix well.

Season with black pepper to taste and serve.

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